BA in Classics with concentration in Classical Languages
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Classics with a concentration in Classical Languages. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GRK 104, 105, LAT 104, or LAT 105 (1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)) | 5 | GRK 108, 109, LAT 108, or LAT 109 (2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)) | 5 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GRK 301, 302, 303, LAT 112, or LAT 113 (3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language), Language/Literature Requirement (1 of 5))3 | 3 | GRK 310, 312, LAT 300, LAT 301, LAT 302, LAT 303, LAT 304, LAT 305, LAT 310, or LAT 375 (4th Semester Language (BA Second Language), Language/Literature Requirement (2 of 5)) | 3 |
| LAT 104, 105, GRK 104, or GRK 1052 | 5 | LAT 108, 109, GRK 108, or GRK 1092 | 5 |
| Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| BA Quantitative Reasoning (QR) | 3 | BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE) | 1 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 2 | Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 |
| 16 | 16-17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Greek/Latin Language/Literature Requirement (3 of 5)4 | 3 | Greek/Latin Language/Literature Requirement (4 of 5)4 | 3 |
| Classics Elective (1 of 3)1 | 3 | Classics Elective (2 of 3)1 | 3 |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 | CLSX 148, 149, or 168 (Core 34: Global Culture (SGE))070** | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Greek/Latin Language/Literature Requirement (5 of 5)4 | 3 | CLSX 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 510, 550, or 577 (Capstone Course, Classics Elective (3 of 3))1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| CLSX 171 or 384 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060** | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
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Additional courses in Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course prefix codes - LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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If you have previous training in Greek or Latin, please speak to an undergraduate advisor in Classics as soon as possible, so that you can be placed in the correct language class and explore options for receiving retroactive credit for your previous study of the language.
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Students planning to take 300-level Latin courses will need to complete LAT 112 or equivalent. LAT 112 will not count as a 300+ Language/Literature course so students may need to adjust graduation plan to meet overall requirements, please consult with academic advisor.
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15 hours or Greek or Latin Language and/or literature courses (course code GRK or LAT) at the 300-level or above required.
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.